Barkhadle1520
VIP
Sanaag has around 30 billion $ worth in gold and hundreds of billions worth in other mineral resources
These men made 100k$ each in one day
I suspect a similar dynamic exists with gold. Somali trading companies headquartered abroad often purchase gold and then resell it to Somali businesses or retailers, who in turn sell to wealthy customers or distribute it globally. In effect, Somalis act as their own middlemen in their own trade.
For example, this one company has offices in both the UAE and Somaliland located in Hargeisa’s Burj Omar Business District and the Gold Souq, where Somali shops operate. According to their website, they manage billions in assets owned by 50,000 Somali investors, who receive monthly returns. They fund gold mining and processing operations in Somaliland and maintain a transparent supply chain that complies with Islamic finance rules and certifications: